Keysight / Agilent 81134A Pulse Pattern Generator, Dual Ch., 3.35 GHz

Keysight / Agilent 81134A Pulse Pattern Generator

The Keysight / Agilent 81134A is a powerful dual-channel Pulse Pattern Generator designed for precision in high-speed applications. It features hardware-based PRBS and memory-based pattern generation, making it an ideal tool for testing intricate data streams across various standards, including Infiniband, PCI-Express, and Serial ATA.

Key Features

• Dual Channel: Enables simultaneous pattern generation for enhanced testing capabilities.
• High-Speed Performance: Achieve fast rise times (< 60 ps) and low intrinsic jitter, facilitating accurate measurements and device characterization.
• Extensive Memory: With 12 MBit pattern memory per channel, the generator is well-equipped for long data stream requirements, such as disk drive testing.
• Variable Jitter Emulation: Inject jitter with precision, with capabilities up to ±250 ps to recreate real-world signal conditions.
• Comprehensive GUI: The intuitive graphical user interface ensures quick access to all relevant parameters, streamlining the testing process.
• Diverse Control Interfaces: Utilize remote control through GPIB, LAN, or USB 2.0 for versatile connectivity options.

Specifications

Internal Clock Generation

• Period Range: 298.5 ps - 66.6 ns
• Frequency Range: 15 MHz - 3.35 GHz
• Frequency Resolution: 1 Hz
• Accuracy: 50 ppm

Jitter Characteristics

• Random Jitter (Clock Mode): High-performance jitter specifications for precise timing analysis.
• Total Jitter (Data Mode): Optimized for accurate device testing.

Channel Output Timing

• Transition Times: 20% to 80%: < 60 ps / 10% to 90%: < 90 ps
• Channel Output Levels: Amplitude adjustable from 50 mV to 2.00 V, with a variable crossover range of 30% to 70%.

Data Generation Capabilities

• Memory Depth: 8 Kbit per channel, extended to 12 Mbit.
• Data Formats Supported: NRZ, RZ, and RI for varied application requirements.

Trigger Output and Delay Control

• Trigger Output Levels: Between 50 mV and 2.00 V.
• Delay Control Input: Capability for delay modulation up to ±250 ps.

Connectivity

• SMA Connectors: For all inputs and outputs, ensuring reliable connections.
• Control Interfaces: Compatible with GPIB, 10/100 MBit Ethernet, and USB 2.0.

Ideal Applications

With its unparalleled performance, the Keysight / Agilent 81134A Pulse Pattern Generator is especially suited for signal integrity tests and eye diagram measurements, making it the perfect choice for engineers and researchers in high-speed digital communications and advanced electronic testing.